View Full Version : DriverzInc: My Nova with 18" NewGen Splitters!
DriverzInc
08-11-2009, 11:06 AM
Here are some photos of my 67 Nova.
Car has a full Chassiworks front clip, and 4 link rear, with AirRide Shockwaves.
Motor is a 383 full roller motor and TH400 ( soon to be swapped out for a 700r4 ).
Wheels are NewGen Splitters, brushed center, and polished lip. Fronts are 18x7s with a 4.5" backspace and caliper clearance for a 6 piston brake which we will be upgrading too in the next few months. Rears are a 18x8 with a 5.5" backsapce, with a shorter pad for a little more wheel lip then the fronts.
Tires are 225/40/18 front, and 255/35/18 rear in the Nitto Invo, and provide a 1" difference in overall diameter from front to rear. I think it finished off the stance very well.
Interior has been completely replaced with SS seat covers and door panels. Autometr guages, our Shutt steering wheel (of course) and the new Commander shifter from Genie.
We will be also installing an Accuair Air Management unit in the car in the next month (when my new lift shows up and I can get under the car more easily), and building a custom center console from fiberglass. Never worked with fiberglass before, so this should be fun.
Here are the photos, enjoy!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Nova_HAN2009003.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Nova_HAN2009004.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Nova_HAN2009008.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Nova_HAN2009009.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Nova_HAN2009011.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/Hensons/Nova_HAN2009012.jpg
mrr1999
08-11-2009, 11:12 AM
Nice job! Car is awesome. :thumbsup:
street3285
08-11-2009, 01:27 PM
Car looks great and the brushed Splitters are a perfect fit.
tones2SS
08-11-2009, 03:13 PM
Car looks great man.
Love the color combo. Stance is very sweet!:cheers:
DFRESH
08-11-2009, 03:42 PM
Damn you Jon. Damn you.
You will see my wheels for sale soon on this site because of your new design.
Completely awesome---you are the man---
Congrads.
Doug
buickfunnycar.com
08-11-2009, 03:47 PM
Car looks great and the brushed Splitters are a perfect fit.
Agreed totally,wheels look awesome,bet they're off the hook in person!:yes:
Loving the Grand Sport hash marks...good call.:thumbsup:
waynieZ
08-11-2009, 04:31 PM
Love the Nova and the wheels look great.
camaro2nv
08-11-2009, 04:43 PM
Great job on the car. I just checked it out at Hot August nights. Car looked sweet!
Really nice job on the Nova!! Looks killer!
Jon... you been holding out. :D
Nice ride !
Flash68
08-11-2009, 06:36 PM
Great looking whip Jon!
Nice, what, do you have a custom car lot some where!? ;) youve had like 8? different cars in the past couple yrs! you got it made man :yes:
DriverzInc
08-11-2009, 10:22 PM
Damn you Jon. Damn you.
You will see my wheels for sale soon on this site because of your new design.
Completely awesome---you are the man---
Congrads.
Doug
Doug,
You crack me up bud. I'm here when you are ready to make a move on them. If I can help, you know I will... thanks for the compliments. :cheers:
DriverzInc
08-11-2009, 10:25 PM
Nice, what, do you have a custom car lot some where!? ;) youve had like 8? different cars in the past couple yrs! you got it made man :yes:
I know, I know... I cycle cars pretty quickly. I'm always having guys offer me money at shows for my cars, or I get bored with them after my "vision" for them is complete, and I get itching to do something different. Call me crazy I guess. The Nova still needs a few things that I plan to do before it goes anywhere. Accuair controller, billet door handles, hinges, and taillights (when Fesler gets them done), 6 piston Wilwood fronts, and a custom center console. So I'll be busy with this car for a little while longer. I'll keep everyone posted. :thumbsup:
camaro2nv
08-11-2009, 10:56 PM
Heres a couple pics I took while at the show
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/tiller2nv/DSC_0352.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/tiller2nv/DSC_0353.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/tiller2nv/DSC_0354.jpg
98ssnova
08-12-2009, 11:31 AM
The wheels look alot better on the car that your avatar very nice are they 3 piece?
2008fx4
08-12-2009, 11:45 AM
car looks great!!!
DriverzInc
08-12-2009, 04:01 PM
The wheels look alot better on the car that your avatar very nice are they 3 piece?
NewGen wheels are two piece. No bolts to clean around!
PASD U
08-12-2009, 04:54 PM
Ohhhh. A few more pictures over here than over on Chevelles huh? Understandable. It's a tough crowd over there anyway with all the purists frowning atcha. I think someone said my exact thoughts a few posts above. Those Splitters look WAY good brushed. Just a thought but I think all the ads should picture them as brushed or some form of powder coat, color, etc. I'm not as into them with the polished finish.
Also wanted to ask about the AccuAir system. Why the change? I've been seeing that name pop up more and more and am collecting data on the pros/cons.
1962nova
08-15-2009, 02:29 PM
Nice...kind of reminds me of my car :)
DFRESH
08-15-2009, 10:03 PM
Jon, check your PM--sent you one. Need tires for yet another vehicle--and are you going to Labor Day Cruise/Auto Cross?
Doug
BadBowTie
08-16-2009, 08:22 AM
66-67 are my favorite year Nova. Thats one hell of a Nova. :bow:
DriverzInc
08-17-2009, 02:16 PM
Jon, check your PM--sent you one. Need tires for yet another vehicle--and are you going to Labor Day Cruise/Auto Cross?
Doug
Yes, yes, and yes.
PM'd you back Doug. Thanks!
DriverzInc
08-17-2009, 02:19 PM
Ohhhh. A few more pictures over here than over on Chevelles huh? Understandable. It's a tough crowd over there anyway with all the purists frowning atcha. I think someone said my exact thoughts a few posts above. Those Splitters look WAY good brushed. Just a thought but I think all the ads should picture them as brushed or some form of powder coat, color, etc. I'm not as into them with the polished finish.
Also wanted to ask about the AccuAir system. Why the change? I've been seeing that name pop up more and more and am collecting data on the pros/cons.
The Accuair set up will adjust the ride height based on the sensors on its own. The controller is nothing short of bad ass too. Feels like an iPhone, and will look nicer than the AirRide plastic control.
PASD U
08-17-2009, 02:58 PM
Forgive my questions here but the AccuAir system is just for "Management" (as in the electronics) correct? You still utilize the bags (mechanical hardware) and what not from whoever else?
DriverzInc
08-18-2009, 12:38 PM
Forgive my questions here but the AccuAir system is just for "Management" (as in the electronics) correct? You still utilize the bags (mechanical hardware) and what not from whoever else?
Right. So basically use a AirRide suspension set up, and use AccuAir for the valves, ECU, Controllers, and sensors.
PASD U
08-18-2009, 04:42 PM
Ugghh, just saw this. Everytime I've almost got this laid out on paper, they come out with new stuff. lol
On the control system side of it we are getting ready to start shipping the New RidePro E3 System.
http://www.ridetech.com/e3/
- Thinner display (less than 1/2")
- Easy to use Menu driven programming
- Waterproof ECU
- Display can be read in direct sunlight
- Self Diagnostics
BigEddie
10-08-2010, 11:56 AM
very nice, just found the thread. Perfect stance :thumbsup:
DriverzInc
10-08-2010, 06:04 PM
Yeah, going back and looking at the photos makes me miss the car a bit. I need to finish the 70 so I have a replacement! :thumbsup:
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